multiple dry hopping -- how?

[nosnhojr]

In Dude's thread about Pliny the Bastard, he mentions multiple dry hop additions, each for something like 2 weeks.

When doing a multi-stage dry hopping, do you just add new hops, or do you remove the old hops at each stage? If so, how? Rack to a new carboy? I've heard that dry hopping past ~2 weeks can result in a "grassy" taste, so I'm curious how this is done.

Thanks!

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

I think Dude dryhops in his kegs and I'm guessing uses a nylon hop bag for adding/removing. Just guessing, though.

 

[david_42]

I dry hop in kegs using bags. I remove each bag after a week and then do the next one. Even if you don't have a kegger, used cornies are cheaper than carboys. Plus they are smaller and they don't break.

 

[nosnhojr]

Thanks for the replies!

 

[Walker]

Even if you don't have a kegger, used cornies are cheaper than carboys. Plus they are smaller and they don't break.

Where are you getting your gear, David? I'm paying $30 for a corny and $22ish for a carboy.

-walker

 

[david_42]

I can get used cornies locally for $15-25, depending on condition. Used, dirty & no refunds.

 

[dantodd]

ebay should turn up cornies for less than $20. I got mine for $16 each plus shipping.

 

[Dude]

Yes, beegee is right, I use nylon painting bags (Found at Lowes or HD for < $1.00 a piece) with a zip tie to close it up.

Raleigh guys, I have a source for corny kegs here if you want me to pick some up for you before you visit for the big brewday. One for $20 or 2 for $30. I'll pick up a bunch before you get here if you want some. They need to be cleaned up but all of the ones I've gotten so far I've rebuilt with an o-ring kit and they work great.

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

I'll probably take 2 for $30 if I can get one of my compatriots to transport them back.

 

[Dude]

I'll probably take 2 for $30 if I can get one of my compatriots to transport them back.

Either that or I'll get you some before the brew fest in April. But I'm sure your bros will bring some back for ya.

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

Either way works. I want to try a few more lagers this year and I think they'll work a lot better in terms of footprint in my brew fridge for lagering. Plus, I can only have 2 brews on tap at the moment which seems a bit anemic.

 

[Boston]

I'll probably take 2 for $30 if I can get one of my compatriots to transport them back.

I don't need any more cornies, but we'll be happy to bring you back a couple.

 

[nosnhojr]

Yes, beegee is right, I use nylon painting bags (Found at Lowes or HD for < $1.00 a piece) with a zip tie to close it up.

Hey Dude, thanks for the info! I brewed my Pliny-inspired Big Ass IPA yesterday, and it looking really good. Smells and tastes great! It's a mere 147 IBUs, 1.064 OG. I'm planning to dry hop with 1oz Simcoe, 1oz Centennial, and 1oz Amarillo for a week each, in the keg.

Did you just float the bags, or use some marbles etc. to sink 'em?

Best,
-Richard